The 30th annual Independence Day Celebration in Lena will be held on Wednesday, July 4 beginning at 9am and conclude by what is promised to be one of Mississippi's largest fireworks displays at dusk.

The family celebration that began as an ice cream social today brings over 10,000 people from distant areas for a homecoming event. An arts and crafts show opens for business at 9am and will remain open until the last customer has purchased that unique handmade item.

Barbecue chicken, chicken on a stick, corndogs, hamburgers, snow cones, ice cream, cold drinks and other treats will be sold throughout the day under the pavilion.

Booth space is available. To set up a booth space, contact Sue Furrer at 601-267-8689 or 601-267-7118, Wanda or James Hudgens at 601-654-3834 or the Chamber office at 601-267-9231. Applications may be found here.

To schedule an entertainment or a political speaking spot contact Mrs. Sarah Langford at 601-654-3343.

The celebration is held in downtown Lena on the grounds of the old Lena School. Lena is located on Highway 13 about six miles off of Mississippi Highway 25.

  A LEAKE TOURISM COUNCIL SPONSORED EVENT.